This happens to be my all-time favourite book. I must have read it at least half a dozen times. And let me tell you, there was not a single page/chapter which I felt like skipping when I was reading for the sixth time.
It was while I was in class VI that I came across this book for the first time. My reading speed was pretty slow those days, but still I managed to finish the book in two weeks time.
It was after many years that I managed to see the Movie. But I liked the book better. There was a sequel to this wonderful classic. It was a big letdown. Please don’t read it ... you will be disappointed.
I don’t want to get into the details of the plot, but you won’t regret picking up this book.